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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

T29 TUGMOT history

T29 TUG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,907 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 TUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 TUG was last recorded at 120,907 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,907 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,907 miles
  • 2025 – 118,838 miles
  • 2024 – 115,810 miles
  • 2023 – 113,600 miles
  • 2021 – 107,579 miles
  • 2020 – 102,161 miles
  • 2019 – 97,659 miles
  • 2018 – 91,873 miles
  • 2017 – 84,780 miles
  • 2016 – 79,731 miles
  • 2015 – 65,641 miles
  • 2014 – 56,005 miles
  • 2013 – 52,060 miles
  • 2012 – 47,336 miles
  • 2011 – 42,438 miles
  • 2010 – 37,182 miles
  • 2008 – 23,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,907 miles
  • AdvisoryFront gearbox cooling oil pipes very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear tail pipes very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    252865330282
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox cooling oil pipes very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipes very rusty

  2. Fail120,907 miles (+2,069)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    331395256951
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox cooling oil pipes very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipes very rusty

  3. Pass118,838 miles (+3,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,838 miles
    Test number
    189643258749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryRear twin tail pipe very rusty
    • AdvisoryGearbox cooling oil pipe very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front metal brake lines has corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear metal brake hose's cracking

  4. Pass115,810 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    809071036624
    • AdvisoryN/s rear door sometimes is difficult to open from the outside
    • AdvisoryO/s front front lower arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  5. Fail115,810 miles (+2,210)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    106824992128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear door sometimes is difficult to open from the outside
    • AdvisoryO/s front front lower arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  6. Pass113,600 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,600 miles
    Test number
    185290682795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,593 miles (+6,014)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,593 miles
    Test number
    375801339706
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass107,579 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    283497391226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,578 miles (+5,417)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    193302073875
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,161 miles (+4,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    803201231141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass97,659 miles (+5,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    709888857273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,873 miles (+7,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    553138690084
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre mounts (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass84,780 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,780 miles
    Test number
    136880426093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cut on inner sidewall, but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass79,731 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    530525510675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,729 miles (+11,088)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    233496460719
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limits & smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres just off limits, cuts & nail in tread

  16. Pass65,641 miles (+9,636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,641 miles
    Test number
    411206411516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,005 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    229887554356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail55,997 miles (+3,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    416796954357
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass52,060 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    336468513263
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass47,336 miles (+4,898)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,336 miles
    Test number
    888219012274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass42,438 miles (+5,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    138038221264
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cut on sidewalls

  22. Pass37,182 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    170849030208
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are very worn
    • NoteO/s front tyre is cut very near to cords on sidewall
    • NoteRear tyres are cut on sidewalls

  23. Fail37,164 miles (+13,617)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    741078230279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are very worn
    • NoteO/s front tyre is cut very near to cords on sidewall
    • NoteRear tyres are cut on sidewalls

  24. Pass23,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    261142968252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,547 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,547 miles
    Test number
    831945058258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T29 TUG

Does T29 TUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 TUG is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T29 TUG?
The MOT on T29 TUG is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 TUG done?
T29 TUG was recorded at 120,907 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has T29 TUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 TUG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T29 TUG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T29 TUG find?
T29 TUG passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front gearbox cooling oil pipes very rusty; rear tail pipes very rusty.

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